Prophet! Jon Jones claims Olympic champion making his UFC debut is ready to shock top heavyweights

Stevenson fawns over his friend. Jon JonesPhoto: Reproduction/Instagram/gable

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Besides Conor McGregor e Max Holloway in the main fight, the UFC 329 presents a figure that has everything to win over MMA fans. At the important event that takes place this Saturday (11), in Las Vegas (USA), the promising Gable steveson, 26 years old, makes his debut in the organization against Elisha EllisonAnd, according to Jon Jones, a friend and mentor of the athlete, it's only a matter of time before he reaches the top of the heavyweight division (up to 120,2 kg).

In an interview with the YouTube channel 'Red Corner MMA', the MMA legend prophesied and stated that Gable is already ready to be elevated to the top of the division and even beat them. And Jones' confidence is understandable, given that he has been closely following the fighter's evolution, who is a wrestling specialist.

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Furthermore, don't be fooled by his UFC debut status, as this professional arrives with an impressive resume. Gable won the gold medal in wrestling at the Tokyo Olympics (Japan) in 2020 and is undefeated in MMA, with three first-round knockout victories. Therefore, Jones believes the sky's the limit for his protégé in the company.

"I think if we put him against the top five in the UFC right now, He would do very well.He still has a lot of work to do, of course, but... At his rate of development, he will become one of the best heavyweights very quickly."I believe he will succeed and I'm willing to bet on it," said the MMA star.

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Jones' fighters in MMA

Jon JonesThe 38-year-old made his mark in MMA, becoming the UFC light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) and heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg) champion. Not surprisingly, the American is considered by many to be the greatest and best fighter in history. He began his career in the sport in 2008 and debuted in its biggest organization that same year.

In this format, 'Bones' built a record of 28 wins, one loss, and one 'no contest' (no result). His main victories were against Alexander Gustafson (twice), Chael Sonnen, Cyryl Gane, Daniel Cormier, Dominick reyes, Glover Teixeira, Lyoto Machida, Mauritius Shogun, Quinton'Rampage'Jackson, Rashad evans, Ryan bader, Stipe Miocic, Thiago Marreta e Vitor belfort.